Student transitions – evaluation of an embedded skills approach to scaffolded learning in the nursing curriculum

  • Angie Cassar Victoria University
  • Roger Funk Victoria University
  • Daniella Hutchings Victoria University
  • Fiona Henderson Victoria University
  • Geri Pancini Victoria University

Abstract

A scaffolded learning and embedded skills educational framework was adopted by an intersectoral university teaching team for the foundational nursing course unit of study: "Frameworks for Nursing Practice."  The scaffolded learning and embedded skills approach is espoused as recognising the unique learning needs of students who are transitioning to higher education studies from a variety of entry points (Green, Hammer, & Stephens, 2006; Kift, 2009; McWilliams & Henderson, 2008).  The embedded skills approach adopted in this unit attempts to ensure that students transitioning from a variety of contexts acquire a range of introductory academic skills in a supported learning environment.  A mixed methods evaluation of the unit of study over two years (2009-2010) has revealed that students are mostly appreciative of the scaffolded and embedded skills delivery format and cite that elements of the model have supported their learning needs.  
Published
Mar 7, 2012
How to Cite
CASSAR, Angie et al. Student transitions – evaluation of an embedded skills approach to scaffolded learning in the nursing curriculum. The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 1, p. 35-48, mar. 2012. ISSN 1838-2959. Available at: <http://fyhejournal.com/article/view/102>. Date accessed: 16 aug. 2018. doi: https://doi.org/10.5204/intjfyhe.v3i1.102.
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Articles

Keywords

first year experience, transitional pedagogy, teaching and supported learning, scaffolded learning, embedded skills

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